Editorial Guidelines

Fairness and objectivity in reporting

At Playinmichigan, you can have confidence in the fairness, balance, and objectivity of our content. In the unlikely event that we share subjective opinions or commentary, we will be transparent by clearly labeling the article as an opinion piece.

Furthermore, we assure our commitment to preserving editorial autonomy, ensuring that we retain complete authority over the content we publish, regardless of any affiliations we may have.

Our goal of keeping readers safe

At Playinmichigan, our mission prioritizes the well-being of our audience. We strive to offer abundant resources to ensure the safety of our readers and their finances, whether engaging in land-based or online gambling activities. In pursuit of this goal, we extensively delve into the most recent updates concerning local, state, and federal gambling laws and regulations.

Moreover, we exclusively endorse betting sites that have undergone thorough vetting, obtained proper licensing, and received approval from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state’s regulatory agency. This stringent criterion guarantees that essential security protocols have been implemented and responsible gambling precautions are in effect to safeguard consumers and their finances.

Licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board

Catena Media, our parent company, holds licenses from multiple regulatory agencies in various jurisdictions across the US. Specifically, our affiliate site, Playinmichigan, is licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board under Catena Operations Ltd.

• As of December 14, 2020, Michigan has been licensed with the identification number #007543.

This implies that all gambling sites and casinos featured on our website are both licensed and regulated, ensuring their legality. We strictly refrain from endorsing any form of offshore gambling.

Our team of experts

The Playinmichigan team consists of professional journalists and legal gambling experts. With decades of experience in reputable national and regional publications such as ESPN, The Washington Post, The Detroit News, The Port Huron Times-Herald, and The Des Moines Register, our editorial team and contributing writers are highly knowledgeable in their fields.

Our team at Playinmichigan is comprised of individuals with extensive experience in various levels of amateur and professional sports reporting. In addition, our writers and editors are highly knowledgeable in US gambling legislation, the Michigan casino industry, and sports betting. For more information about our team, please visit our website.

Our references, sources, and citations

At Playinmichigan, we prioritize the use of primary sources like the Michigan Gambling Control Board and relevant legislators for our original reporting. In cases where we do rely on secondary sources, we ensure to cite them accurately. We believe in maintaining complete transparency by clearly stating the sources of our information.

Our editorial process

At Playinmichigan, we ensure that our reporting follows the principles outlined in the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. Additionally, each article published on Playinmichigan undergoes a meticulous review process to guarantee its accuracy, clarity, and tone. Catena Media employs a dedicated team of copy editors who carefully assess the content for factual and grammatical precision.

Our site runner, Danny Lawhon, meticulously reviews all articles. With over 10 years of journalistic experience in three states, Danny is an accomplished sports reporter, editor, and writer. Since 2018, he has covered legal sports betting and has been closely following the Michigan online casino and sports betting industry since its legalization. Danny’s expertise in editing allows him to rectify any remaining factual or grammatical errors while optimizing the content for our readers.

Fact-checking

Maintaining integrity and trustworthiness are of utmost importance to Playinmichigan. To ensure this, we exclusively rely on credible sources and employ professional editors who fact-check all information before it gets published on our website.

How we handle errors

Our main focus is on minimizing errors in reporting. However, we acknowledge that occasional mistakes cannot be completely avoided. Once errors are detected, we promptly rectify them. To ensure transparency, we include a disclaimer on the page whenever we make significant revisions or updates to published information, thus informing readers of the changes.

How we make money

Playinmichigan collaborates with various legal and regulated online gambling brands in Michigan as an affiliate. This partnership allows us to receive referral bonuses when our readers are redirected to online casinos, sportsbooks, or poker sites. Nevertheless, we want to assure you that we retain complete editorial independence and have full control over the content we publish.

At Playinmichigan, our primary goal is to furnish our readers with precise and valuable articles and reviews. It is important to note that this information is unbiased and not influenced by any affiliations we may have. We are entirely unaffiliated with casino companies and have no involvement in any Michigan gambling activities. Therefore, if you have any queries or concerns pertaining to a particular online casino, sportsbook, or poker site, please address them directly with the respective betting company.

We value your feedback

Our aim is to deliver top-notch content catered to Michigan-based bettors, sports enthusiasts, and industry personalities who comprise our valued readership. We wholeheartedly welcome suggestions for enhancement or requests for more content.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any thoughts, requests, or feedback to share.